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Pandora to build crafting facility in Vietnam

Pandora to build crafting facility in Vietnam

The jewellery brand will invest $100m for the building of the new facility.

India’s Big Bazaar maintains lead with boost from young shoppers, online investments 

GlobalData reported that 59% of Indian consumers shop at Big Bazaar.

Coupang profit soars 42% YoY in Q1 2022

Its revenue rose 22% YoY, whilst its losses improved by 29% YoY.

Shakey’s PIZZA more than doubles net income to P76m in Q1 

This was driven in part by a strong resurgence of dine-in sales.

Carousell to acquire Singapore’s Refash

The acquisition will simplify the selling process for time-starved users.

Adidas, Foot Locker enter strategic partnership

They target retail sales to exceed $2b by 2025 under the partnership.

JFC net income skyrockets to $43.9m in Q1 2022

The increase from $2.9m in Q1 2021 is backed by property transfer and sales.

MPPA sales grow 9.2% amidst social restrictions and scarcity of cooking oil

PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk. (MPPA) recorded total sales of IDR1.69t ($112.41m) in the first quarter of 2022.

Subway, Pegacorn ink agreement for expansion in Peninsular Malaysia

Around 500 Subway stores will be opened under the master franchise agreement.

LVMH’s Celine launches flagship store on JD

The luxury fashion brand is showcasing its 520 capsule handbag series on the store.

Nike’s Singapore and Malaysia outlets now owned by GMG

The new operator has expressed plans to expand their footprint in Asia.

Reliance picked as official retailer of Tod’s S.p.A.

The company will be a franchisee of the shoemaker brand across all categories.

7-Eleven Hong Kong launches bags with Peanuts characters

The bag was designed by Japanese denim label FDMTL.

APAC’s Q1 retail growth momentum dragged by movement restrictions anew

Greater China was the most affected due to strict lockdowns.

Philippines’ SMFB income inches up by 1%YoY in Q1 2022

Its revenue rose 9% YoY due to volume growth and better pricing.